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BG04 UBU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,113 mi
Last recorded83,113 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 UBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 83,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,960 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 78,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover is missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 76,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,077 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,642 miles

Power steering pump slightly noisy

Fail 22 Jan 2019 59,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump slightly noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,717 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 48,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,485 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,371 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,461 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 34,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,262 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 23,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,546 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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BG04 UBU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG04 UBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG04 UBU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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